"We have been told to play for the pride of the state", Abhishek Tamang's firm voice meant they means business. The Bengal U-25 Cricket Team is preparing for the newly added U-25 Tournament by BCCI. Cricket Association Of Bengal has not left any stone unturned to win the championship. Laxmi Ratan Shukla, the former Bengal captain has been given the responsibility to make these players ready for the bigger stage. An internal part of the group, all-rounder Abhishek Tamang shared his thoughts via an exclusive interview with us.
Abhishek has been in the Bengal's age-group scenario since his under-14 days. But the spark came in the 2018 season when he made a comeback in the Under 23 team. A gun fielder, an off-spin bowler who idolises Ravi Ashwin came up through consistent performances in Kolkata Club Cricket.
I took 33 wickets for Rajasthan Cricket Club in 2018-19. That season helped me to get back in the Bnegal U-23 squad. From there on it's been a rise for me.
Abhishek Tamang on his 2018-19 season and comenack in to the Bengal U-23 team
On fairly smaller grounds in Kolkata, Abhishek Tamang had to fight to flight the ball sometimes. However, he feels, it is the game reading ability that has given him success with the ball. "I try to read the batter's mind. Then I back myself to get them out with my skills", Tamang told us. "I focus more on my stock delivery. Variations come after that", he added.
Abhishek on CAB U25 Emerging Players League
Cricket Association of Bengal already arranged a tournament for the U-25 boys to prepare. "CAB U25 Emerging Players' League" has been a successful one. Moreover, it gave nearly a pull of 60 players to get ready for the next step. "Yeah, the competition got tougher with the league. But, as players we look for this kind of opportunities to get better", Abhishek told about the CAB's initiative to promote young talent through this league.
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Abhishek looks up to Ravichandran Ashwin's career as a guideline. He somehow wants to emulate what he has been able to do on the field and how he did it. "I mean, Ashwin's stats are there to see for everybody. Starting as an opener how he has been able to level up his game at a higher level is been absolutely legendary", Tamang's love for Ashwin was there to notice in his words.
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Already a champion in the Bengal T20 Challenge, a runner-up in the Emerging Player's League, Abhishek Tmanag has ticked off every box in 2021. Now, with Laxmi Ratan Shukla's guidance and motivation he just wants to do everything he can do to make Bengal cricket move forward.